The Shape of Water
2018, English. Directed by Guillermo del Toro.
A fairy tale for troubled times.
An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a plan to help him escape.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 13,207 TMDB viewer ratings.
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Guillermo del ToroDirector
- Sally HawkinsElisa Esposito
- Michael ShannonRichard Strickland
- Richard JenkinsGiles
- Octavia SpencerZelda Fuller
- Michael StuhlbargDr. Robert Hoffstetler
- Doug JonesAmphibian Man
- David HewlettFleming
- Nick SearcyGeneral Hoyt
- Stewart ArnottBernard
- Nigel BennettMihalkov
- Lauren Lee SmithElaine Strickland
- Martin RoachBrewster Fuller
Details
- Released
- 16 February 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Vanessa Taylor, Guillermo del Toro
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $195M
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The Shape of Water: quick answers
Is The Shape of Water worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 13,207 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does The Shape of Water have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Shape of Water. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Shape of Water parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Shape of Water is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Shape of Water on?
The Shape of Water isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shape of Water?
If you liked The Shape of Water, try The Future, The Immigrant, The Year of Living Dangerously.
Who directed The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water (2018) was directed by Guillermo del Toro and stars Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins.